Scientific illustration of Formica orbata ant - showing key identification features including head, thorax, and gaster.

Fossil Formica orbata

Non-Parasitic Queen No Gamergate
Nom. sci.
Formica orbata
Tribù
Formicini
Sottofamiglia
Formicinae
Autore
Heer, 1849
Fossile
Sì (specie fossile)
Incertae Sedis
Incertae Sedis in Genus
Distribuzione
Trovata in 0 paesi

Introduzione

Formica orbata is an extinct fossil ant species from the Miocene period, known only from fossil specimens recovered from the Oeningen deposits in Switzerland . This species was originally described by Oswald Heer in 1849 based on five male specimens found in the Tertiärgebilde (Tertiary formations) of Oeningen. As a fossil species, no living colonies exist, and no care requirements can be established. The species is marked with the dagger symbol (†) to indicate its extinct status.

Caricamento mappa di distribuzione...

Stato per paese, da Kass et al. 2022 & Wong et al. 2023

Nativa Invasiva Introdotta (interni) Intercettata Sconosciuto
Fonti di dati
Intervallo di anni 2000 - 2026
Fossil

No caresheet needed

Formica orbata is a fossil species and does not require a caresheet.